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NHS Trial: Laser Treatment Eradicates Prostate Cancer
17 Sep
Summary
- A new laser therapy is being piloted for prostate cancer.
- Eight of ten patients saw cancer eradicated in the treated area.
- Patients find the laser treatment a significant advancement.
A groundbreaking laser therapy, ProFocal, has demonstrated considerable promise in its initial NHS application at Guy's Hospital in London. This pilot study involves 30 patients diagnosed with localised prostate cancer.
Early outcomes from the first ten individuals treated are highly encouraging. The therapy successfully eradicated cancer in the treated areas for eight patients, while the remaining two showed only minimal traces of the disease. This represents a significant advancement in prostate cancer treatment options.
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